Board Members Present: Audrey Weinberger, President (through Jan. 2, 2024); Katharine Flanders Mukherji, VP; Andrew Kurland, Secretary; Matthew Pilkington, Treasurer; Peter Levy; Michael Tedesco; Rose Firestein; Cameron Martin
Also in Attendance: Valdet Boleviq, Superintendent; Kathleen Malara, EM Holding Corp.
Next meeting: January 30, 2024
Superintendent’s Report:
- All exterior pipes were drained and winterized for the season.
- 120 Boerum lobby repainted; Dean Street staircase to follow shortly.
- Garage refurbishment work has been completed; we are looking for a service to professionally clean the floor now that the painting work has been completed.
- 134 Boerum lobby renovation complete except for final section of carpeting, which will be installed shortly, and the installation of a bulletin board. 15 Bergen will also be getting a bulletin board.
Financials:
- The finances were reviewed, and the Condo remains in good financial standing, though the lobby renovation work and other expenses has caused us to be running about 20% ahead of budget.
- Insurance is being paid in installments, with the next amounts due in January and February 2024; we will again pay in installments for the 2024-2025 insurance year.
- As noted in the notice circulated to all owners, the Board decided to raise Common Charges 5% effective January 1, 2024. The new amount will be reflected in the January 2024 billing statements. Please contact EM Holding with any questions on amounts owed going forward.
New and Ongoing Business:
- A new sump pump will be installed in the boiler room.
- The Board selected the RAND engineering firm to complete the garage structure inspection mandated by new law, which will now be scheduled.
- The roof work at units 1L, 1P, and 1Q had to be rescheduled due to weather, but will take place as soon as schedule and weather permits.
- We are obtaining quotes for façade repairs (cosmetic) to the exterior of the garage and Dean St. building.
- The Board discussed cleaning of window wells throughout the buildings.
Announcements:
- Please make sure the amount you pay for common charges for January 2024 is correct.
- The Board wishes everyone a happy and healthy holiday season. Please clean up all holiday decorations and Christmas tree needles from common areas when moving trees.
- This holiday season, please remember to show Val, our Super, and Patrick, our Porter, your appreciation for all of their hard work this year.